Backend Engineer - Subscriptions

Spotify; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 919,000 - 1,576,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work flexibility

Job summary

Spotify is seeking a Backend Engineer to evolve our commerce tech, building reliable, scalable services for merchandising, orders, payments, and purchase experiences. You will work on high-traffic systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage cloud infrastructure and data pipelines to deliver robust backend solutions.

The role offers hybrid work with London or Stockholm bases, with some in-person meetings and flexible work arrangements to support a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Experience building and scaling backend services in a cloud environment (GCP).
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and reliable backend system design.
• Interest in data systems and pipelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, ownership mindset, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver backend capabilities for Spotify's commerce platform, from design to production.
• Develop scalable services powering merchandising, order management, payments, and purchase experiences.
• Work with high-traffic systems to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineers across Spotify to support listeners and subscription business.
• Work with cloud infrastructure, databases, and data pipelines to build reliable backend systems.
• Contribute to technical discussions, engineering workshops, and reviews.

Skills

Java

Python

GCP

Backend

Tools

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Job description

Spotify’s Subscriptions Mission focuses on converting listeners into lifelong subscribers by delivering seamless, valuable experiences across pricing, packaging, and customer journeys. We build the systems and tools that power acquisition, retention, and overall subscription growth at scale.

At Spotify, our Commerce Platform powers the technology behind the subscription experience. From merchandising and order management to payment orchestration and purchase flows, our team builds the backend services and data systems that help millions of listeners access the Spotify experiences they love.

We're looking for a Backend Engineer to help us evolve our commerce technology and build reliable, scalable services. You'll join a collaborative engineering team where you'll solve meaningful technical challenges, develop your skills, and contribute to a high-performing platform. If you enjoy working with complex systems and seeing the impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and deliver backend capabilities that support Spotify's commerce platform, from solution design through to production.


• Develop and improve scalable services powering merchandising, order management, payment orchestration, and purchase experiences.


• Work with complex, high-traffic systems to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.


• Collaborate with engineers and teams across Spotify to deliver solutions that support our listeners and subscription business.


• Work with cloud infrastructure, databases, and data pipelines to build and maintain reliable backend systems.


• Contribute to technical discussions, engineering workshops, and solution reviews, sharing ideas and learning from your peers.


• Help improve engineering practices and contribute to a collaborative environment where knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

Who You Are

• You have experience developing and scaling backend services using Java, Python, or similar technologies in a cloud environment such as Google Cloud Platform.


• You're familiar with scalable database technologies such as PostgreSQL and understand the fundamentals of building reliable backend systems.


• You have exposure to data systems and pipelines, or you're interested in developing your expertise in this area.


• You enjoy tackling technical challenges, breaking down complex problems, and finding practical solutions.


• You communicate clearly and are comfortable sharing ideas, participating in technical discussions, and presenting your work to others.


• You're proactive, take ownership of your work, and enjoy learning new technologies and approaches.


• You value collaboration, feedback, and working with people from different technical backgrounds to achieve shared goals.


• Experience in e-commerce, payments, or financial engineering is valuable, but not essential.

Where You'll Be

• This role is based in London or Stockholm


• We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI notice here: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice

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